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![By Isabelle Legare, M.S. in Environmental Policy 2021 I am often asked: “Why are you studying environmental policy?” This is a loaded question because there are so many different ways […]](https://blogs.bard.edu/cepblog/files/2020/09/download-115x115.png "The Future of Our Air, Water, and Soil: Advocacy on the Forefront")
The Future of Our Air, Water, and Soil: Advocacy on the Forefront
Posted on September 18, 2020 | No CommentsBy Isabelle Legare, M.S. in Environmental Policy 2021 I am often asked: “Why are you studying environmental policy?” This is a loaded question because there are so many different ways […] -
![As the Australian summer set in, my internship at Cairns and Far North Environment Centre (CAFNEC) came to a close. The heat and humidity made it difficult to be out […]](https://blogs.bard.edu/cepblog/files/2020/02/IMG_7658-115x115.jpg "The Path to Progress — Collaborative Conservation in Cairns")
The Path to Progress — Collaborative Conservation in Cairns
Posted on February 2, 2020 | 2 CommentsAs the Australian summer set in, my internship at Cairns and Far North Environment Centre (CAFNEC) came to a close. The heat and humidity made it difficult to be out […] -
![“It’s just a Category 2” I drawled to my anxious friend, as a hurricane that would prove to be the one of the most costly storms in the nation’s history […]](https://blogs.bard.edu/cepblog/files/2019/04/Hurricane_Sandy_as_viewed_on_October_29_8136478097-e1559747350598-115x115.jpg "Saffir-Simpson and Sensibility: Hurricane Risk Miscommunication")
Saffir-Simpson and Sensibility: Hurricane Risk Miscommunication
Posted on April 30, 2019 | No Comments“It’s just a Category 2” I drawled to my anxious friend, as a hurricane that would prove to be the one of the most costly storms in the nation’s history […] -
![Most of us have had that two-week-old gallon of milk in our fridge we weren’t too sure about. When we check the expiration date and find that it expired two […]](https://blogs.bard.edu/cepblog/files/2019/04/fridge-contents_800-115x115.jpg "Expiration Dates: Why Confusion Surrounding Product Dating is Driving Household Food Waste")
Expiration Dates: Why Confusion Surrounding Product Dating is Driving Household Food Waste
Posted on April 30, 2019 | 1 CommentMost of us have had that two-week-old gallon of milk in our fridge we weren’t too sure about. When we check the expiration date and find that it expired two […] -
![The climate change discussion has long focused on the disastrous consequences of rising temperatures: melting ice caps leading to starving polar bears, or increased droughts leading to widespread crop […]](https://blogs.bard.edu/cepblog/files/2019/04/GBR-sugarcane-map-115x115.jpg "We Can’t Rum from Climate Change, but We Can Get Involved")
We Can’t Rum from Climate Change, but We Can Get Involved
Posted on April 30, 2019 | 1 CommentThe climate change discussion has long focused on the disastrous consequences of rising temperatures: melting ice caps leading to starving polar bears, or increased droughts leading to widespread crop […] -
![The agricultural practices behind two famous beverages During our stay in Oaxaca we got to understand that local communities have found various ways to consult among each other for proper […]](https://blogs.bard.edu/cepblog/files/2019/02/20190122_110645-115x115.jpg "Your favorite Oaxaca beverages in a changing climate")
Your favorite Oaxaca beverages in a changing climate
Posted on March 11, 2019 | No CommentsThe agricultural practices behind two famous beverages During our stay in Oaxaca we got to understand that local communities have found various ways to consult among each other for proper […] -
![In 1974, Congress passed the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) to create a standard of quality for public water systems and protect citizens from waterborne disease. Faced with the costs […]](https://blogs.bard.edu/cepblog/files/2019/02/51236154_586214285124542_8070958266101792768_n-e1551813053602-115x115.jpg "NYC → OAX")
NYC → OAX
Posted on March 5, 2019 | No CommentsIn 1974, Congress passed the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) to create a standard of quality for public water systems and protect citizens from waterborne disease. Faced with the costs […] -
![Since returning from the BCEP trip to Oaxaca, Mexico, I have had time to reflect and appreciate the width and depth of my experiences. The food, the people and the […]](https://blogs.bard.edu/cepblog/files/2019/02/IMG_1440-e1549650612427-115x115.jpg "Ecological Restoration in Oaxaca")
Ecological Restoration in Oaxaca
Posted on February 26, 2019 | No CommentsSince returning from the BCEP trip to Oaxaca, Mexico, I have had time to reflect and appreciate the width and depth of my experiences. The food, the people and the […] -
![A new way to view conservation The recent J-term in Oaxaca provided me with a new way of viewing the motivations of conservation. A major part of the conservation in […]](https://blogs.bard.edu/cepblog/files/2019/02/51163526_780254482326639_2126085532520808448_n-115x115.jpg "Conservation through Celebration")
Conservation through Celebration
Posted on February 18, 2019 | 1 CommentA new way to view conservation The recent J-term in Oaxaca provided me with a new way of viewing the motivations of conservation. A major part of the conservation in […] -
![During the 2019 January term in Oaxaca, Mexico, Bard CEP and MBA students visited various locations devoted to conservation and sustainable development. Each day was equal parts educational and inspiring, […]](https://blogs.bard.edu/cepblog/files/2019/02/Minerva-115x115.png "Mujeres (en la ciencia) a La Mesita – Women (in science) at the table")
Mujeres (en la ciencia) a La Mesita – Women (in science) at the table
Posted on February 11, 2019 | 1 CommentDuring the 2019 January term in Oaxaca, Mexico, Bard CEP and MBA students visited various locations devoted to conservation and sustainable development. Each day was equal parts educational and inspiring, […]